Hazelnut Free Apple-Ginger Fruit Salad Cups
These little apple cups are as pretty as they are delicious, turning a simple fruit salad into something that feels genuinely special on the table. The hollowed-out apple halves do double duty as both vessel and ingredient, so every bite carries that crisp, juicy sweetness alongside the colorful mix of pear, blueberries, and strawberries inside. A bright dressing of fresh lime juice, raw honey, grated ginger, and Ceylon cinnamon ties everything together with a warm, zippy kick that keeps the whole thing from tasting flat or one-note. Letting the dressed fruit rest for a few minutes before serving is a small step that makes a real difference — the flavors meld beautifully and the fruit releases just enough juice to pool at the bottom of each cup. The ingredient list is entirely whole fruit, honey, and spice, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden nut-based additives sneaking in. A scatter of fresh mint on top is optional but highly recommended for that extra pop of color and freshness. Whether you're serving these at a brunch spread or a casual summer gathering, they disappear fast.
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4 servings
For the apple cups
- 4 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), for the cups
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime), for brushing cups
For the fruit salad
- 2 medium apples (such as granny smith or pink lady), diced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 medium ripe pear, diced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp lime zest
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve 4 apples crosswise (through the equator, not stem to base) to create 8 cup-shaped halves. Use a melon baller or small spoon to scoop out the core and enough flesh to form a shallow bowl, leaving a wall about 1/2 inch thick. Brush the cut surfaces and interior of each cup with 1 tbsp lime juice to prevent browning, then set aside on a serving platter.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tbsp lime juice, honey, grated ginger, ground Ceylon cinnamon, and lime zest until the honey is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth.
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